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    Home » Uncategorized » Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad Stuffed Poblano

    Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad Stuffed Poblano

    Published: Mar 17, 2017 · Modified: Jan 21, 2022 by Dora S. · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Vegan tuna salad was one of those things I refused to try for a long time. It sounded so unappetizing, I don't think I was a fan of real tuna salad to begin, with so trying a vegan version seemed almost illogical. When I finally did, I realized I was sooo wrong. I may not have liked tuna, but I certainly do like chickpeas! This vegan chickpea tuna salad has mashed chickpeas, tomato, onion, serrano pepper, vegan mayo, olives, and capers. It is just the right amount of spicy and it is stuffed into a roasted poblano pepper.

    Ingredients for vegan chickpea tuna salad in a glass mixing bowl.

    This is another one of those Mexican lent dishes I was talking about last week. It is meant to be eaten cold, like a salad, but if you like it can be eaten warm. If you choose to eat it warm, I recommend serving it with this chipotle tomato sauce.  Another way to eat this vegan chickpea tuna salad is in a sandwich, tostadas or with crackers. It is perfect for an on-the-go lunch and it is full of protein. I made it just a couple of days ago to photograph it, and my dad asked if he could try it. I was a little nervous since my dad is definitely NOT VEGAN, but he really enjoyed it!

    Vegan chickpea tuna salad combined in a glass mixing bowl.

    If you are looking for other recipes with poblano peppers you can try this traditional chile relleno filled with vegan cheese and fried until golden brown, or this roasted poblano pepper filled with quinoa and calabacitas and topped with a creamy vegan chipotle sauce. 

    Vegan chickpea tuna salad stuffed into a roasted poblano on a white plate.

    The Recipe: Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad Stuffed Poblano

    I usually try and find a brand of chickpeas that are very tender and soft. Some are more firm than others, or you can always cook them yourself. The more tender your chickpeas are, the creamier your tuna salad will be. If you can't find vegan mayo or you are a no-oil vegan, you can substitute the mayo with mashed avocado or this oil-free vegan mayo. Enjoy!

    This vegan chickpea tuna salad of mashed chickpeas, tomato, onion, serrano pepper, mayo, olives, and capers is stuffed into a poblano pepper.
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    Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    This vegan chickpea tuna salad has mashed chickpeas, tomato, onion, serrano pepper, vegan mayo, olives, and capers. It is just the right amount of spicy and it is stuffed into a roasted poblano pepper.
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    Prep Time25 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 2 Large chiles
    Calories: 263kcal
    Author: Dora S.

    Ingredients

    • 2 Large poblano peppers, roasted
    • 1 can (14.5 oz) Chickpeas, drained, rinsed
    • 1 cup Diced tomatoes, fresh
    • ¼ cup White onion finely chopped
    • 1 Serrano chile, finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp. Chopped Manzanilla olives
    • 1 tbsp. Chopped capers
    • 1-2 tsp. Vegan mayo (see note)
    • ½ -1 tbsp. Liquid from pickled jalapeños or lime juice
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    Instructions

    • Roast, peel, and deseeded the poblano peppers. Set aside. 
    • Place chickpeas in a shallow bowl and use a fork to mash them up. 
    • Add tomatoes. onion, serrano, olives, capers and mix well. 
    • Add the vegan mayo and 1/2 tbsp. of pickled jalapeño liquid or lime juice. Mix well.
    • Season with salt and pepper and taste. If necessary, add remaining 1/2 tbsp. of pickled jalapeño liquid or lime juice.
    • Place salad in fridge for 15 to 20 min. (optional)
    • Stuff the poblano peppers with the chickpea salad and serve. 

    Notes

     If you can't find vegan mayo or you are a no-oil vegan, you can substitute the mayo with mashed avocado or this oil-free vegan mayo. You can also add 1 tbsp. of nori flakes to make the salad more “fishy”. Here is a small tutorial on how to roast poblano peppers. This dish is meant to be eaten cold, like a salad, but if you like, it can be eaten warm. If you choose to eat it warm, I recommend serving it with this chipotle tomato sauce.  
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @dorastable or tag #mexicangonevegan!
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    1. disqus_04c8Zey6De

      April 29, 2017 at 10:48 pm

      Do you realize how hot a serrano chile is??

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